Bus Accidents in New Jersey

Experienced, Compassionate Personal Injury Attorney

Approximately 300 fatal bus crashes take place each year in the United
States, and roughly 20,000 injuries are caused by bus-related accidents
according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While
bus accidents occur less frequently than car accidents, they can be much
more catastrophic when they do. Due to their large size and heavy weight,
buses can be extremely damaging in a crash both to the passengers within
and any other vehicles involved. If you or someone you love was involved
in a bus accident, make sure you take immediate action to fight for justice
and compensation.

At Bendit Weinstock, P.A., our
personal injury attorneys understand how difficult it is to deal with the aftermath of a serious
bus accident. Automotive crashes can result in serious injuries and even
death, leaving you with medical bills and an immeasurable amount of stress.
Our goal is to make the legal process as simple and straightforward as
possible, handling your case with the care and sensitivity it deserves.

Why Choose Bendit Weinstock, P.A.?

Since opening our doors in 1957, our firm has been dedicated to helping
individuals and families throughout New Jersey. We never back down from
complex legal issues, no matter how difficult the case may seem. During
our time in practice, our attorneys have recovered hundreds of millions
on behalf of our clients, and we’ve been rated a Tier 1 firm by
U.S. News & World Report. If you need legal representation after a
car, truck, or bus accident, we want to help you.

Call us today at (973) 718-9868 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Bus Accidents in New Jersey

There are several different reasons bus accidents occur, including bus
driver error, the mistakes of another driver on the road, road hazards,
or vehicle malfunctions. In any case, the resulting damage and subsequent
injuries can be severe.

New Jersey School Bus Incident

In one recent crash, a school bus carrying 38 fifth-graders and 6 chaperones
collided with a dump truck on Route 80, leaving 2 dead and dozens injured.
The accident took place on the morning of May 17, 2018, as the students
drove from East Brook Middle School in Paramus to Waterloo Village for
a field trip. The damage from this crash was severe and left the vehicle
overturned on the side of the road with the front end torn completely off.

While the cause of this crash is still not confirmed, footage from the
State Department of Transportation shows the driver attempting to make
an illegal U-turn after missing the intended exit, according to
NJ Advanced Media for nj.com.

NJ Transit Bus Collision

On Friday, May 18, 2018, another bus accident involving two NJ Transit
buses injured 32 people when one bus rear-ended the other. While none
of the injuries were life-threatening, several passengers were sent to
the hospital for immediate medical attention, according to
a report by NBC New York.

What To Do After a Bus Accident

If you were involved in a bus accident, it’s important that you act
fast to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve. When the fault
lies with a private party, like the driver of a privately owned bus, your
case may be handled much like any other car accident. However, if the
bus you were on was owned or operated by a public entity, like a school
board or New Jersey Transit, you must file your tort claim within 90 days.
According to the New Jersey Tort Claim Act, injured parties have 90 days
from the date of the accident to file a valid claim.

Let Our Firm Help You!

Rather than try to fight this battle alone, choose to work with a skilled,
seasoned firm that has your best interest at heart. We have worked on
several auto accident cases, including those involving bus accidents,
and we want to provide you with the zealous representation you need. Regardless
of how complex your case may seem, our firm is here for you. In fact,
Attorney K. Raja Bhattacharya, a partner at our firm, recently won a $1.8 million verdict on behalf
of a client who was involved in an attack that took place on a bus. Each
of our attorneys knows how to handle these types of cases and we have
the legal expertise you need in your corner.

The information on this website is for general information purposes only.
Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
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